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Get to Know the Arab Student Association

By Freddy Rodriguez · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

ASA brings Arab culture and politics to campus

Theater Review: “Julius Caesar” proves stirring at the Folger Theatre

By Tanner Hackney · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Folger Theatre does the Shakespeare classic justice.

ON STANDS NOW: AU students continue to study abroad despite risks

By Anagha Srikanth · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

In recent years, the world that Americans see through the news has become increasingly scary. Yet year after year, students flock to AU with the intent of studying abroad in many of these areas.

Opinion

ON STANDS NOW: Why I'm voting for the first time

By Shelby Ostergaard | November 4

I’m going to admit something to all of you that I probably shouldn’t admit in print.

News

AU Symphony Orchestra kicks off fall season

By Adena Maier | November 4

The orchestra’s members performed three selections at two performances last weekend.

News

The M&M Report: “Nightcrawler,” “Kill the Messenger” and “Broad City”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | November 4

Two cynical movies about journalism and one TV show about hapless young women in this week’s podcast.

News

Live-Blog: Polls open for D.C. voters

By Cuneyt Dil | November 4

Follow this post throughout the day for live updates on the election.

Photo of Kenneth Clayton. Courtesy of Slyvia Lane, Department of Corrections.

News

Update: Suspect snuck out during transport to Psychiatric Institute of Washington

By Freddy Rodriguez | November 3

Students are advised to call 911 if they see the man.

Lifestyle

ON STANDS NOW: Partners in life and work

By Anagha Srikanth | November 3

Three AU faculty couples share stories of romance and companionship at work and at home.

Music

From Cupcakes to Criticism: New York Magazine’s new critic has AU connection

By Mark Lieberman | November 3

Class of 2009 graduate Lindsay Zoladz started as the magazine's full-time pop critic in August.

News

Nation’s capital inching closer to marijuana legalization

By Cuneyt Dil | November 3

Ballot measure would legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana

News

“Broad City” duo offers hilarious absurdity in Tavern

By Jordan-Marie Smith | November 3

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer entertained a crowd of 250 on Nov. 1.

Sports

Eagles soar past Bucknell 3-1

By Dan Roth | November 2

Volleyball takes down the Bucknell Bisons in four sets.

Sports

Women’s Soccer ends season with 11th straight loss

By Vincent Salandro | November 2

A second-half penalty kick from the Colgate Raiders spoiled the Senior Day festivities for the Eagles in a 1-0 loss.

Sports

Nakhid’s last-minute goal lifts Men’s Soccer over Loyola

By Matt Holt | November 2

Sophomore midfielder Panos Nakhid scores his first goal of the season as AU tops Loyola in a crucial Patriot League match-up.

AU President Neil Kerwin gives an AU jersey to Athletic Director Billy Walker.

Sports

Second-year Athletic Director Billy Walker works to promote athletics for AU ‘wonks’

By Shannon Scovel | October 31

Athletic Billy Walker is trying to bring more funding and scholarships to the athletic teams at AU.

News

New cinema fraternity on campus

By Jillian O'Donohoe | October 31

AU is now home to a new chapter of the national cinema fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha through the School of Communication.

Melissa Bell, who co-founded Vox Media with Ezra Klein in early 2014.

News

Founders of news site Vox speak at AU

By Merdie Nzanga | October 31

Melissa Bell and Yuri Victor discuss how their site helps journalists tell stories in the digital age

News

“Broad City”: Three essential episodes

By Jordan-Marie Smith | October 31

Catch up on the acclaimed series before the stars perform at AU on Nov. 1.

News

SOC professor moves forward with lawsuit against AU

By Kate Magill | October 31

Maria Ivancin says her legal team has new evidence of age discrimination at AU

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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